In the fourth and fifth centries AD two brilliant Chinese mathematicians togther formed a proof that is in my opponion the best method to explain in terms of simplicity. Through the use of a cube these Chinese men were able to find the volume of a sphere.
To completely understand this explanation you must understan the volome of a cone. The volume of the cone starts with knowing the area of the base of the cone. This is simply the area of the circle.
Take a look at this video on the volume of the cone
Check out the work of Liu Hui and Zhu Gengzhi.
The Great Chinese Cube Discovery
To completely understand this explanation you must understan the volome of a cone. The volume of the cone starts with knowing the area of the base of the cone. This is simply the area of the circle.
Take a look at this video on the volume of the cone